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Has there ever been a good dictator?

Stephanie Honchell Smith · TED

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Under certain conditions, the idea of a dictator can sound appealing, like when a democracy isn’t functioning as it should due to corruption or political polarization. People may believe the solution is a "benevolent dictator"— a leader who only uses their absolute power for the common good. But can such a leader actually exist in today’s world? Stephanie Honchell Smith examines this common myth. [Directed by Avi Ofer, narrated by Addison Anderson, music by André Aires].

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Institution
TED
Department
TED-Ed
Speaker
Stephanie Honchell Smith
Year
2024
Level
For everyone
Language
English
Subjects
Business and management, Society and politics, History, Teaching and learning
Source
TED
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CC BY-NC-ND 4.0, as TED states it. Non-commercial use only, and no changed versions. TED's terms
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